Those in HR likely know the research that poor performers don’t actually know they are poor performers. They think they are better than they are. … Read more
Wage & Hour Watch: Cheerleader Lawsuits and Hypocrisy on Intern Pay
By John E. Thompson Some recent headline items touch upon matters of continuing concern when it comes to wage & hour issues: Hypocrisy on minimum wage … Read more
Which Kind of Leader Are You – Focused on the Doughnut, or the Hole?
Be honest. Do you see the doughnut? Or the doughnut hole? I see the hole. Definitely. Always have and probably always will. That’s who I am. I happen to … Read more
Cultivating Confidence: 5 Keys to Keep You on the Road to Success
“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” … Read more
Want to Hire Female Technology Professionals? So Does Everybody Else
Are there women in tech? Yes, but the truth is, not many. Certainly nowhere near their proportion to women in the workforce. Women are barely a quarter of … Read more
Appeals Court: A Vegas Trip Can Be Considered “Care” Under the FMLA
By Eric B. Meyer Back in 2012, I blogged here about an employee who took her mother to Las Vegas on a vacation. The two ladies spent time playing slots, … Read more
Beyond the State of the Union: What Does It Mean For Employers?
By Michael J. Lotito Amid the usual litany of aspirational goals and objectives laid out during Tuesday’s State of the Union address, President Obama … Read more
Harnessing the Power of Gratitude in Your Workplace
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.” ? John F. Kennedy We all know the good feelings that come with being … Read more
There’s Still Time to Evaluate Your Background Screening Program in 2014
Let me officially be the last person to wish you a Happy New Year! I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. Why should you wait … Read more
Disincentives and Deterrents, or How to Avoid Rewarding Bad Behavior
Amid all the buzz about perverse incentives that backfire, lessons about punishments that reward undesirable performance should be shared, too. A former … Read more